The Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in order to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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This study analyzes whether mobile payments are still relevant for the fintech industry by comparing three mobile payment projects – Oi Paggo in Brazil, TCASH in Indonesia, and M-PESA in Kenya.
This case study is the first of a series of Better Than Cash Alliance case studies examining the how and why of shifting to electronic payments.
In looking at ways to bring financial services to the more than two billion people outside formal financial systems, often the focus has been on piecemeal efforts to improve specific element…
Planning: Vision and commitment to make digital payments a national priority
Mexico has been among the forerunners in tax digitalization, starting in the 1980s when it piloted digital Point of Sale (PoS) registration and invoicing.
Insights from the 2023 HLPF expert roundtable
The “Digitizing Government Payments Amid COVID-19" series
This paper suggests pathways forward to help realize these benefits, with specific recommendations.
This paper sets out pathways forward to help realize the full potential of digitalization, with specific and practical recommendations.
Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica are demonstrating that digital payments are an essential part of the economic recovery
Prioritizing women, deepening digital infrastructure, designing for users, and building trust drive usage of digital financial services
Small merchants exert a big influence on the global economy.
Interoperability drives global digital inclusion. Over 25% more adults access government payments, but siloed systems hinder seamless transactions.
Transportation Series: Blog 2…
Interview with Felipe Vásquez de Velasco, General Manager of Peruvian Digital Payments (PDP)
The Alliance Learning Series is developed to promote a culture of active sharing of learnings with members and other key stakeholders.
Lessons from Bangladesh, Jordan, and Senegal
Crossposted from the original post that appeared in The Economist Intelligence Unit…
Guest post by Alicia Rendon Contro, Grupo Bimbo